i have not used the tights or seen them but i would think you'd have the same "costume problem" that has been encountered when they try to use fabric in "flesh colored tones" to give more coverage at the same time giving the "illusion" you're seeing skin.
the fabric doesn't move like skin ~ with movement, especially dance the fabric wrinkles and so it looks fake

if you want an alternative to real tattoos and tattoo sleeves i suggest working with a makeup artist who does "body work" ethier the traditional method or airburshing ( some prefer the traditional application because they feel the airbrushing keeps a "wet look")

both methods/applications (when done with professional products) hold up to performance - lights and sweat and look great.
many times when i've done this service for my dance and performer clients others thought the tattoo(s) were real.

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My friends Salome & Naxi have owrn them (or something similar) before: kansasraks.tribe.net/photos/...db7ce1bf I think they look more "believable" in photos than in person...and they are lighter "skin tone", so it might not look so great on darker-skinned dancers.

Another alternative are the Temptu fake tattoos: www.temptu.com/products You can do those yourself, without having to hire a makeup artist. I think my troupemate & I are going to wear some for a rockabilly-inspired number we're planning on creating soon.

How to apply: www.youtube.com/watch

Some tattoo sleeves and tights are high-quality and look good, but most don't and for the $8 price, my guess would be that these are more on the "not so realistic" end of things.

(puts on costumer's hat) You need to be able to see the actual product in person to see the quality of the design and the fabric. After all, the sex toy folks can't make anything that seems to be a genuine human skin color, and flesh-colored fabric isn't too far off "scary dong peach" most of the time. Some tights and sleeves are heavily screen-printed which means the design will crack and peel over time, which ruins the illusion. Some just have really cheesy tattoo designs that no one but a six-year-old would wear. Then there's fit. Some tattoo sleeves/tights are cut way too big and clearly wrinkle and rumple just like a shirt or leggings. If the elastic edges are too tight, they dig in and give the illusion away, if they are too loose, they move around and again, it's clear you're wearing something fake.

If you can try a sleeve or tights in person, and check the whole deal out, sometimes you can find something fun. But most often, what you find would only look good in very low light situations.

I second the others - I've seen these on dancers and they are invariably given away by the wrinkles and weird peach colour.

Dharma Trading has temporary tattoo ink...and stencils for a DIY thing. I painted flowers on my inner ankle area and it held up well for several days - comes right off with rubbing alcohol.

I have a pair of the fake tattoo sleeves - would only wear them for something *campy*
'cause they're not all that realistic.

If there's a mehandi/henna artist in your area, see if s/he can help you out with your design. There are different foils and additives that can be combined with henna paste to achieve different colors on the skin. The only drawback might be that the henna will remain for anywhere from 1-3 weeks, because it actually dyes the skin.

That Temptu airbrush kit looks interesting! I might have to check that out someday.

hi just wonder if there any new links for fake tattoo sleeves i have looked at all the ones here,